Question 1

Is Plash secure for running untrusted code?

Accepted Answer

No, Plash explicitly states it has no security isolation, so running untrusted code is unsafe. It's designed for trusted environments where simplicity and integration are priorities.

Question 2

How to import a Docker image into Plash?

Accepted Answer

Use the command 'plash pull:docker IMAGE[:TAG]' to pull images directly from Docker. This allows leveraging existing Docker images without the Docker engine overhead.

Question 3

Plash vs Docker: which is better for lightweight development?

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Plash is better if you value minimalism and host integration, while Docker suits needs for security, orchestration, and a larger ecosystem. Plash avoids Docker's bloat but sacrifices features.

Question 4

Can Plash handle persistent storage across container runs?

Accepted Answer

Partially, via commands like 'plash run:persist ID DIR' to persist changes, but it lacks dedicated volume management, so persistence is manual and limited compared to Docker volumes.

Question 5

What Linux distributions work with Plash?

Accepted Answer

Plash runs on Linux with Kernel >= 5.11, but image support depends on LXC sources like images.linuxcontainers.org. It's distribution-agnostic for images but host-dependent.

Question 6

How does Plash manage image caching and layers?

Accepted Answer

Plash uses layered filesystems and commands like 'plash cache' to manage image IDs, enabling incremental builds. However, caching is simpler and less automated than Docker's layer system.

Question 7

Is Plash suitable for running GUI applications in containers?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, since it shares the home directory and /tmp, but you may need to manually handle display settings or mount additional directories, as Plash has no built-in GUI support.

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